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conejo pintado

Also spelled: paca

Definition

A nocturnal rodent with white spots along its back, among the most sought-after bush meats in the Panamanian countryside. It is no rabbit, and it is not painted: the name comes from the rows of spots.

Example

In the interior people still eat conejo pintado.En el interior todavía se come conejo pintado.

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